Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
These Regulations update the procedures for pleasure craft entering United Kingdom ports, primarily by establishing a clear legal basis for electronic arrival reporting.
They mandate that the person responsible for a vessel must notify customs of their arrival and submit a formal report, either electronically, by telephone, or in person, and permit these actions to be taken before the vessel actually arrives.
Additionally, the instrument requires vessels to fly the 'Q' signal flag upon entering port limits until an officer authorizes its removal, and it updates references to ensure pleasure craft are governed by these specific rules rather than general shipping regulations.
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2026
These Rules amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 to restructure several High Court divisions and introduce new procedural requirements for specific claim types.
They establish the Business and Property Division, absorbing the functions of the Admiralty Court, Commercial Court, and Technology and Construction Court, and redefine the role of the President of this division.
The rules also introduce a new Section IX to Part 65 for managing 'respect orders' under anti-social behaviour legislation, revise arbitration appeal timelines, and update traffic enforcement procedures to align with current debt recovery regulations.
These changes apply to legal practitioners, litigants, and court officers involved in civil litigation within the High Court and County Court of England and Wales.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Blandford Forum) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific radius of Blandford Forum, Dorset, on 16 July 2026.
The restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,300 feet above mean sea level between 09:00 and 15:00 UTC, unless they have received explicit permission from the Dorset Police Drone Team.
These measures are intended to facilitate public safety and security during a scheduled Royal visit.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cardiff) Regulations 2026
These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific circular area in Cardiff on 16 July 2026.
The flight ban applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 11:00 and 16:00 UTC to ensure public safety during a VIP visit and a large public gathering.
The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Wales Police Drone Team.
These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an unspecified emergency, granting Derbyshire Police the authority to exempt specific flights through directed instructions.
The rules apply to all civilian and commercial pilots operating in the vicinity of the reservoir from the moment of signing at 2.30 p.m. on 14 July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
This instrument removes the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
It restores standard airspace access by revoking the emergency regulations that prohibited flying in the specified area.
The order applies to all aircraft operators, including pilots of manned aircraft and remotely piloted UAS (drones), and takes effect immediately from 2:25 p.m. on 14 July 2026.
The Secretary of State for Transport restricts all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.
This measure addresses an unspecified emergency situation and applies to all civil and commercial aviation, with a specific exemption for unmanned aircraft operating under the direction of Derbyshire Police. The regulations take effect immediately to ensure public interest and safety within the designated restricted airspace.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Saltby) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone in the vicinity of Saltby, Lincolnshire, to facilitate the National Glider Aerobatic Championships.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 5,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2-nautical-mile radius between 07:00 and 19:00 hours from 31st July to 2nd August 2026.
These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Glider Aerobatic contest director.